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GU05 RJO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,282 mi
Last recorded95,282 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 RJO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2020 95,282 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 89,895 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Exhaust Pipe Lose from the joint clamps. (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 89,895 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Exhaust Pipe Lose from the joint clamps. (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 82,722 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2016 70,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 61,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 51,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2013 42,750 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 42,675 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,110 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 38,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 33,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,252 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 29,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades splitting

nearside rear tyre wall compound cracking

offside rear tyre wall compound cracking

Pass 20 May 2009 24,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2009 24,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,424 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 20,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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GU05 RJO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 90,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU05 RJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU05 RJO registered?

GU05 RJO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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